Rappler also asked court to remand the case to Department of Justice and to suspend all proceedings, including Ressa's arraignment on Friday.

Ressa, who is facing 5 separate tax evasion cases both before the Pasig court and the Court of Tax Appeals, earlier evaded arrest by posting a P60,000 bail.

RHC is the holding company of Rappler Inc., owner of news website Rappler, which has faced several legal challenges, including government's revocation of its license to operate in January, and a cyber libel complaint.